“The rise in purchases reflects strong farmer demand, especially after the subsidized fertilizer price ceiling was lowered and distribution management simplified,” Corporate Secretary Yehezkiel Adiperwira said in a statement received in Jakarta on Friday.
He said the 20 percent cut in the retail price ceiling has been in effect since October 2025.
Adiperwira said fertilizer uptake also increased after distribution procedures were streamlined under Presidential Regulation No. 113 of 2025, improving farmer access and easing deliveries.
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Extended rainfall across several regions also contributed to higher purchases, he added.
To meet demand, Pupuk Indonesia said national fertilizer stockpiles stood at 1.1 million tons as of May 11.
The company also uses its command center and i-Pubers application to maintain distribution, monitor regional stock availability, and track purchases and inventories in real time.
Adiperwira said the digital system helps identify areas with high demand and enables accurate stock reallocation.
He said fertilizer stocks are redistributed through an integrated logistics network, including ports, shipping fleets, and warehouses, allowing faster transfers between regions facing supply pressure.
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“Through the command center and i-Pubers system, we can monitor stocks in real time down to the kiosk level,” he said, adding the system speeds up distribution responses in high-demand areas.
Translator: Uyu Septiyati, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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